- World No 1 saves match point on Osaka’s serve in third set
- Swiatek defeats Osaka 7-6 (1), 1-6, 7-5 in second round
As Iga Swiatek took her first steps on the WTA tour in 2019, one of her early breakthrough tournaments in Toronto culminated in a meeting with Naomi Osaka.
Back then Osaka was at the height of her powers and Swiatek an 18-year-old rookie, but they battled as equals and Osaka narrowly won. Both players departed the court recognising each other as both new rivals and kindred spirits.
Written by Tumaini Carayol at Roland Garros
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